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| 08.29.05 (7:12 am) [edit] |
Sometimes I want to say so much, and other times, I'm at a loss for words. The main reasons I haven't updated for more than a week now have been 1) didn't want to complain or waste anyone's time 2) little access to computer. My life has not been horrible- in fact, there are many good things to share- and I will attempt to do that. I have also had a few hard times, and that was when I most wanted to update. I'll summarize it as: I think that people are insensitive and hurtful sometimes, but if it brings us closer to God instead of depending wholly on others, that can be a good thing. At some point, people will fail us, and food, videogames, and other things we try to fill up on won't satisfy.
Amber and I visited the Twin Cities last week. I had time off of work, and she had some days free beforing moving out east, so we met up and headed out. I forgot how beautiful Northern Wisconsin can truely be. I also forgot my camera. Amber had hers, so when I get copies, I'll post them. Before I even picked up Amber, I had a mini-tour of her hometown. I saw the Red Mill, a picturesque place- beautiful in all seasons; Spencer Lake Bible Camp; the Truck Stop, and other key places. This was not intentional. You may even say that I got lost. But a local was heading her way, so I followed his truck and found her neighborhood, and we were off. Strangers can be cool, but it was also a little nerve-wracking, like who knows where he'll lead me? But I was more trusting and happy than anything.
We got to Minneapolis later than planned, but it was Tuesday, therefore 'dollar theatres' were actually $1 instead of 2, so we hooked up with Tan Dave and watched the Interpreter. I'd already seen it, but although familiar, it seemed fresh to me. It was definitely intense, bringing up harsh realities like people for peace, or against tyrant rulers, or maybe even innocent, getting brutually murdered.
The next day, we went to the Mall of America, home to both Amber's and my former job. To my horror, Haagen-dazs was closed, and there were no signs saying it had moved elsewhere in the mall. Besides erasing part of life history, it shocked me beacuse Minneapolis is the company's headquarters. Also, the Garlic Shoppe, our neighbor, was non-existent. :( Amber found a cute skirt at the Maplewood Mall, but we had no success even at GoodWill. We got back to campus (we stayed with Hope) and headed downtown. Still exciting and enjoyable, but not as huge as i remember. I think I'm coming off of a Chicago-high. Aaron and I had just been there earlier this month, and that is a BIG city. After that, we chatted in the CTZ lobby- saw some people we hadn't for 7/8 months, at least. For Amber, longer, since she was at Southeastern last fall- but she visited at some point. . . Then we hung out with Hope in the Northern Light (school newspaper) office, hanging plaques and chatting. Tan Dave joined us. Lastly, all of us, including Chuck, headed out for Applebees. We got full off of their half-price appetizers, and gender-divided conversations. I know the guys were talking about one of Chuck's controversial scripts, and Tan Dave was very impressed.
I had a blast with my friends. They are all so beautiful and wonderful and I am grateful they'd share their time with me!
Amber spent the night at my (parents') house Friday night. We watched Lemony Snicket- awesomeness. She left at 5 a.m. Saturday for the DC-area, but not before I could sneak some photo albumns in: I'd seen hers years ago, but somehow, she hadn't seen mine. Now she's safe out East and starts Pre-School teaching today.
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Since being back, I've spent more time than ever looking for a job. I've also gone to church, and talked with Aaron and attended a store meeting. I work almost every day this week, so that's kind of a nice change.
My mom is home today (as in not working) because yesterday she and my dad were riding their bikes, and she fell and got scraped up badly. It seems like half her forearm is torn off :( . It's just the surface layers, so she didn't go to a doctor- she just cleaned it up and is trying to cope. It also scraped both sides of her hands, so if you'll pray for her healing, that would be great. She never uses her sick days, so it's got to be bad since she has.
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posted by: hopie26 (reply)
post date: 08.29.05 (4:50 am)
I'm sorry I wasn't able to spend more time with you and Amber - it just seems like this may be the busiest period of my life up to now :) But I am glad you both came out to visit - wish it could have been longer.
posted by: newbie39 (reply)
post date: 08.29.05 (12:23 pm)
Are you aware that "hooking up" is slang for anonymous sex, especially within the gay community? . . . I thought you might want to know that.
posted by: Chuck (reply)
post date: 08.29.05 (12:23 pm)
We need to talk . . .
posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 08.29.05 (1:41 pm)
Reply to: hopie26
I'm sorry it was a bad time- but I enjoyed the time we did have :) If I'm able to, I'll visit at a better time.
Reply to: newbie39
I don't even remember where 'hook' is, but if it sounded dirty, I'm sorry- it was not intended.
posted by: newbie39 (reply)
post date: 08.29.05 (6:26 pm)
I know it wasn't intended--that's why I was letting you know.
posted by: AC (reply)
post date: 09.09.05 (3:41 pm)
Hi! "Hooking up" doesn't always need to mean that, of course, and i fully support it's use in the non-sexual way. Just so ya know...
posted by: newbie39 (reply)
post date: 09.09.05 (9:43 pm)
I doubt you'll find many in the homosexual community who agree with you . . . "Just so ya know."
posted by: newbie (reply)
post date: 09.11.05 (3:42 pm)
Yay gay?
posted by: SnowBird (reply)
post date: 09.27.05 (3:23 pm)
Boy I miss Minneapolis
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